Premium List Early entries close at 6:00pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017 or when the test limit of 80 is reached. AKC ALL BREED Fast Coursing Ability Test Held by an AKC Member Club German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Washington, D.C. September 17, 2017 Six events in one weekend September 17, 2017, Event #2017199509, Test #1 Sunday AM September 17, 2017, Event #2017199510, Test #2 Sunday PM Carroll Kennel Club will be hosting 4 Fast CAT events on Friday, September 15, 2017 and Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the same location. Events: #2017014912, #2017014913, #2017014914 and #2017014915. Please enter those events separately. 125 Kate Wagner Road Westminster, MD 21157 Permission has been granted by The American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations The event-hosting club, its agents, members, representatives, volunteers, etc, assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children or spectators. German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Washington, DC. Directors Dave Solinsky--- Vice President Josie McAuliffe - Corresponding Secretary Debbie Malone --- Treasurer FIELD COMMITTEE Linda Stewart--- President Betsy Scott --- Recording Secretary Field Trial Chairman: Debbie Malone, 18823 Falls Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 Emeraldoaks@comcast.net (443) 789-3464 Field Trial Secretary: Diana C. Reich, 14189 Howard Road, Dayton, MD 21036 dianareich@verizon.net (410) 531-3208 Lure Operator: Ching-Yao Yu Huntmaster: Field Committee: Andrea Hockensmith, Debbie Malone Linda Stewart, Debbie Malone, Diana C. Reich, Amy Morrisson, Josie McAuliffe, Dave Solinsky TRIAL HOURS: 9:00am until events completed Running order will be announced the day of the test ROLL CALL Morning Roll Call - 8:30 am for all competitors Afternoon Roll Call - 30 minutes after morning trial completed Roll call begins ½ hour before the beginning of each event. Early acceptance for members of the field committee may begin one-half hour prior to published test hours. At roll call, all dogs will be measured by wicket to verify handicaps. Bitches in season lame and unfit dogs will be excused with entry refunded. Please do not bring bitches in season to the test. Coursing is an athletic activity that can tax a dog s physical strength. Dogs that are overweight and/or out of condition may be at greater risk for injury and exhaustion. The Inspection Committee has the authority to disallow a dog s entry into a test, and in such instances, applicable entry fees will be refunded. ENTRY FEE (including 50 cent AKC recording fee and $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee) $20.00 for each entry (per dog per test) Day of Test Entries $25.00 per each entry, and will close 30 minutes prior to roll call at the Field Trial Secretary s table. (Day of Test Entries Accepted as space allows). A stand-by list will be created and these dogs will be allowed to run if time permits. Mail entries with fees to: GSDCGW Diana C. Reich, FTS 14189 Howard Road Dayton, MD 21036 Entries will be acknowledged by email if a legible email address is provided
GSDCGW Trial Specifications ALL DOGS RUN AT OWNERS SOLE RISK All entries must be 12 months of age or older on the day of the test. All AKC Rules regarding sportsmanship and conduct apply. Please bring your own shade, chairs and water. This is a rain-or-shine outdoor event. Please plan accordingly. An electronic timing system will be used. An electric, continuous loop, plastic strip lure machine will be used. The show grounds are not completely fenced. The FAST CAT course will be fenced. On site porta potties are available. Dogs must be on lead or crated unless running. A $5 fine will be assessed for any loose dog on the field not competing or for not picking up after your dog. You are responsible for controlling your dog(s) and children. Each dog requires an individual entry form for each event in which it is entered. Entries will not be accepted without fees, signatures, or the Agreement found on the Official AKC Entry Form Bitches in season and lame dogs will be excused. Entry fees will be refunded. The Huntmaster is responsible for field safety and therefore he/she is in complete charge of all dogs and handlers on the field. In service to this responsibility, he/she has the authority to stop the lure in any potentially dangerous situation and signal the handler to retrieve a testing dog. Persons exhibiting conduct detrimental to the AKC/GSDCGW will be asked to leave the trial site by the Field Committee, may be disciplined by AKC, and any entry fees will not be refunded. No entry fees will be refunded if the event cannot be started or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of the Club or The event-hosting club, The City of Westminster,, its agents, members, representatives, volunteers, etc, assume no liability or responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children or spectators before, during, or after this event. Dogs should be warmed up before and cooled down after running. Conditions of Entry Dogs must have an AKC registration number and be at least one year of age on the day of the trial. Dogs may only run once per test. One dog per entry form. All entries must be accompanied with a check to be valid. A returned check is not a valid entry. There will be a $35 fee for a returned check. Entries received by phone, text, or email will not be accepted. Incomplete entries or forms without signature will not be accepted. Fast CAT events are open to all dogs at least 12 months of age that are individually registered with the AKC, recorded in the Foundation Stock Service (FSS) program, individually registered with a foreign or domestic registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration, dogs granted a Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) number, dogs with AKC Limited or Conditional Registration, or dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program. Dogs with breed disqualifications and monorchid/cryptorchid dogs are eligible to participate. At roll call, all dogs will be examined for disqualifications. Bitches known to be in season are not to be brought to the test. At inspection, bitches in season, lame and unfit dogs will be excused with entry refunded. Hours Grounds will be available at 8:00 AM. Roll call and exhibitor briefing begins at 8:30 AM for morning test and 30 minutes after afternoon test has been completed. GSDCGW will make every attempt to facilitate that all entrants will be accommodated with regard to running order in the trials, but it is also the responsibility of each entrant to make an effort to be ready when their dog is called to the line. Food Food will be available by Stewart's Grill (Breakfast & Lunch) Awards GSDCGW will offer a light blue flat ribbon for a passing qualifying run. GSDCGW will offer a blue neck sash at each trial for: Fastest in under 12 class Fastest in 12 to 18 class Fastest in 18 or greater class Title Rosettes GSDCGW will will have a limited number of title rosettes available. Please notify the trial secretary, via email or include with your entry form, if you will be earning the following titles to ensure that the club will have rosettes available: BCAT ----- 150 points DCAT ----- 500 points FCAT --- 1,000 points FCAT2-1,500 points
ABOUT FAST CAT The purpose of the AKC Fast CAT event is to provide all dogs and their owners an enjoyable, health activity in which they can participate. Dogs run singularly. The dog s time to complete the 100-yard dash is converted into MPH. Dogs earn points based on their handicapped speed. Titles are awarded when a dog has accumulated a given number of points AKC Lure Coursing Website 1. Fast CAT is a timed straight 100-yard dash for dogs. 2. Dogs are held at the start line and the coursing lure is activated prompting the dog to follow chasing it to the finish line and into a catch pen. The course is completely fenced and dogs are run individually. 3. Dogs are timed when they complete the 100-yard dash. The time is converted to Miles Per Hour (MPH). 4. Based on the dog s size at the withers a handicap is applied and points are earned: 18 or greater = Handicap is 1.0 12 up to less than 18 = Handicap is 1.5. Below 12 = Handicap is 2.0. 5. FORMULA: 204.545 / RUN TIME = MPH MPH X HANDICAP = POINTS (ROUNDED TO NEAREST 0.01) 6. Titles are earned at specific point levels and the highest suffix may appear after the dog s name: BCAT = 150 points DCAT = 500 points FCAT = 1,000 points FCAT# = Each additional 500 points Top 20 by Breed by Year The AKC Fast CAT website will feature the Top 20 Fastest Dogs by Breed by Year national standings. The standings will be updated as event results are processed. Seconds to complete 100 yd course Miles per hour Points of reference < than 5.00 41 A fast Greyhound 5.00-5.50 37 5.51-6.00 34 A fast Whippet 6.01-6.50 32 6.51-7.00 29 7.01-7.50 27 7.51-8.00 26 8.01-8.50 24 Speed of an African elephant 8.51-9.00 23 Usain Bolt (fastest man) 9.01-9.50 22 9.51-10.00 21 Florence Griffith-Joyner (fastest woman) 10.01-10.50 20 Speed of a black mamba 10.51-11.00 19 11.01-11.50 18 11.51-12.00 17 12.01-13.00 16 13.01-14.00 15 14.01-15.00 14 15.01-16.00 13 16.01-17.50 12 Speed of a squirrel 17.51-19.50 11 19.51-21.50 10 21.51-24.00 9 Speed of a chicken 24.01-27.00 8 27.01-31.50 7 31.51-37.50 6 37.51-45.50 5 45.51-58.50 4 58.51-60.00 3 A person s leisurely walk
EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN Central Carroll Animal Emergency 410-871-2000 1030 Baltimore Blvd., Ste. 180, Westminster, Maryland 21157 Directions to Central Carroll Animal Emergency: Turn right onto Kate Wagner Road for 1/3 mile. Turn left onto MD-32 for 2/3 mile. Turn right onto Hook Road. Turn left at New Washington Road (MD-97). Turn right onto Baltimore Blvd. (MD-140). Go about 1.5 miles and make a U-Turn at the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) sign. 1030 Baltimore Blvd. is on the Right, approximately 1/4 mile after the U-Turn.. FAST CAT COURSE MAP (Fenced course drawing not to scale) 38 W X 38 D Catch Pen Finish Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. EMERGENCY SERVICES Fire/Ambulance/Police Carroll County 911 DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE From Baltimore: From Baltimore Beltway (I-695) take Exit 19 (Northwest Expressway I-795) to Owings Mills/Reisterstown. Continue until the Expressway ends, bear right onto Route 140 West. Follow 140 West for 4 miles, turn left on Old Kays Mills Road until it ends at Deer Park Road and turn right and continue for 2 miles, turn right on MD-32. Go approximately 2 miles and turn left at Kate Wagner Road. Go approximately 1/3 mile and turn left into. Fast CAT field will be on the right. From DC & Virginia: From DC Capital Beltway (I-495) take I-270 Spur northbound exit to Frederick. From I-270, take Exit 16 (MD-27) and head to Damascus. Stay on MD-27 northbound 28 miles and turn right at Kate Wagner Rd. Go approximately 1 mile and turn right into. Fast CAT field will be on the right. 100 yards Start 3 Yards Lure HOTEL INFORMATION The Boston Inn - 533 Baltimore Road, Westminster, MD 21157 410-848-9095 Best Western - 451 WMC Drive, Westminster, MD 211577 410-857-1900 Other hotels that accept dogs that are within 20 miles (30-40 minute drive): Country Inn & Suites 1857 Gettysburg Village Drive, Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-337-9518 Campground: Ramblin Pines 801 Hoods Mill Road, Woodbine, MD 21797 410-795-5161 These hotels have graciously agreed to accept our well-mannered dogs. A pet deposit may be required. Please check with hotels for policies and restrictions.
Official American Kennel Club Lure Coursing Entry Form Official American Kennel Club Lure Coursing Entry Form CLUB Date: Event: CLUB Date: Event: GSDCGW September 17, 2017 GSDCGW September 17, 2017 SUN AM (2017199509) SUN AM (2017199509) Location: Event Type: SUN PM (2017199510) Location: Event Type: Size/Type Dog: Breed: Call Name: Westminster, Maryland FAST CAT Under 12 12 less than 18 18 and over Amount of entry fees enclosed $ Date of Birth: AKC No PAL/ILP No Foreign & List Country Size/Type Dog: Breed: Call Name: Westminster, Maryland FAST CAT Under 12 12 less than 18 18 and over Amount of entry fees enclosed $ Date of Birth: AKC No PAL/ILP No Foreign & List Country SUN PM (2017199510) Breeder: AKC No: Sex: Breeder: AKC No: Sex: Name of Jr. Handler (if any): Jr Handler #: Name of Jr. Handler (if any): Jr Handler #: Full Name of Dog: Full Name of Dog: Sire: Sire: Dam: Dam: Actual Owner(s): Actual Owner(s): Owner s Address: Owner s Address: City: State: Zip: Name of Owner s Agent/Handler (if any) at Trial: AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREEMENT I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry. I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents superintendents or event secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless form any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED GUIDELINES City: State: Zip: Name of Owner s Agent/Handler (if any) at Trial: AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREEMENT I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry. I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents superintendents or event secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless form any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED GUIDELINES Signature of owner or agent Duly authorized to make this entry: Signature of owner or agent Duly authorized to make this entry: Tel: Email: Tel: Email: